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Why Use Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain?

According to the most recent data published by the CDC, 20.4% of US adults suffer from chronic pain and 7.4% suffer from high-impact chronic pain (the type of pain that frequently limits daily life or work activities).
Jan 12th, 2023

How to Find the Best Medical Cannabis Dispensary for You

In Texas, patients who qualify to have access to medical cannabis via the Compassionate Use Program can obtain a prescription and have it filled at any of the dispensaries available in the Lone Star State. How to find a dispensary? Read on!
Dec 22nd, 2022

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription in Texas?

You might be considering medical marijuana as a treatment option for a health condition, and you probably expect that you need to get a card to do so in Texas. But before you start googling “how to get medical marijuanas card”, let us answer the FAQs.
Dec 16th, 2022

¿Cómo acceder al cannabis medicinal en Texas?

Si padeces de una enfermedad crónica y los tratamientos tradicionales no parecen dar resultado, el uso de cannabis medicinal puede ser la solución para encontrar el alivio que necesitas.
Dec 15th, 2022

How Can Medicinal Marijuana Help Treat Autism?

According to the CDC, about 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States, a trend that has been dramatically increasing over the years worldwide.
Nov 30th, 2022

Is Weed Legal in Texas for Medical Use?

One of the main questions about the use of medical marijuana in the US is whether it’s legal and what are its implications. Currently, 37 states and DC have medical marijuana programs in place, with a variety of restrictions and permissions.
Nov 17th, 2022

Cannabis en Texas: Legal o ilegal (en español)

Una de las grandes preguntas en torno al consumo de cannabis medicinal en USA, es su legalidad y lo que implica. Actualmente, 37 estados y el Distrito de Columbia tienen programas de cannabis medicinal, con variaciones significativas en las condiciones.
Nov 11th, 2022

CBD vs THC (en español)

El cannabis contiene más de 100 cannabinoides, pero hay dos que son principales: el CBD y THC, abreviatura de cannabidiol y tetrahidrocannabinol. Si has escuchado hablar de ellos y te interesa conocer más sobre el tema, estás en el posteo correcto.
Oct 27th, 2022

CBD vs THC

THC can offer medicinal benefits due to its narcotic and anti-inflammatory properties. CBD on the other hand is widely used as a therapeutic for muscle relaxation and to curb seizures and anxiety, among many other ailments.
Oct 26th, 2022

Medical Marijuana for PTSD in Texas

What is PTSD? Is PTSD curable? Does the use of medical marijuanas for PTSD work? Find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions below.
Oct 19th, 2022

Marihuana medicinal para el TEPT en Texas

Según estadísticas recientes, el 50 % o más de los adultos experimentan al menos un trauma en sus vidas, un evento que desencadena una reacción grave de "lucha o huida" para protegerse de un daño físico inminente o incluso de la muerte.
Oct 19th, 2022

Treating Muscle Spasms with Medical Cannabis and How to Qualify

Marijuana operates by reducing inflammation, which is responsible for muscle spasms. A SCU study found that the response of the immune system, such as to a muscle injury, is decreased, and the inflammatory proteins of the system deactivated by THC.
Jul 18th, 2022

Houston Area Army Veteran Reclaims Life

Houston Area Army Veteran Reclaims Life, Eliminates Opioid Use with Medical Cannabis. Retired U.S. Army Captain Patrick Mortell combats PTSD, chronic pain and more with Texas Original’s cannabis medicine
May 20th, 2022

Does Chronic Pain Qualify for Medical Marijuana?

Chronic pain by itself does not qualify for medical marijuana in Texas. However, patients with qualifying conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, cancer, fibromyalgia and neuropathy may benefit from improved pain management using medical marijuana. 5/22
May 11th, 2022

Dementia and Cannabis for Behaviors & Neuroinflammation

Evidence suggests that the utilization of marijuana products containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) or CBD alone have been effective and safe for use in older people with agitation associated with dementia.
Mar 28th, 2022

Is Marijuana legal in Texas?

In Texas, recreational use of marijuana is still illegal. Medical Marijuana use is allowed only in the form of low-THC cannabis oil, less than 1% THC with a doctor's approval and less than 0.3% THC without.
Feb 25th, 2022

PTSD and how Medical Marijuana can help

The cannabinoid system plays a role in PTSD and may be a novel mechanism for treatment. Eligible Texans have access to medical marijuana through the State’s compassionate use program (CUP) administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Feb 16th, 2022